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History chart of light rail crime

Below are links to the year of the crime stories along the Max, thanks to Ortem.org .

1988 crime news stories along Light Rail
“We don’t see it as a big problem, but every time a crime is committed, obviously it’s a big problem for the victim,” said Phill Colombo, a public information officer for Tri-Met.

1989 crime news stories along Light Rail
The Portland Tri-Met police unit, which will start patrolling buses and MAX trains May 15, will be flexible and innovative, officials at the Portland Police Bureau promised Friday.

1992 crime news stories along Light Rail
“We don’t feel the least bit discouraged,” Johnson said. The Gresham Police Department is changing its structure to encourage community policing, which emphasizes solving neighborhood problems before they get out of control.

1993 crime news stories along Light Rail
Tri-Met spokesman Johnson said the transit agency worried about public opinions. “Our position is that we’re very concerned about the perception people have about their safety on Tri-Met and we are very concerned about this incident.”

1994 crime news stories along Light Rail
Riders waiting for MAX or departing the train may be robbed or assaulted. A young Gresham woman waiting for a train at a station on 188th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street recently was harassed by three youths and hit in the face by one of them.

1995 crime news storiesa long Light Rail
But Gresham police Lt. Raymond Kelsay believes car thefts are rising for other reasons. Gresham’s population is up, and the MAX trains make it easy for someone to travel from Portland, steal a car and drive away, he said.